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Born, 1953, in The Hague, The Netherlands and immigrated to Canada a month after my second birthday. We stayed in Niagara Falls and moved when I was in Kindergarten. I grew up in St. Catharines and there I studied at Brock University where I graduated with an Honours degree in Biology and Urban and Environmental Studies. As well, I went to Teachers College. I taught for eight and a half years and retired at age forty due to complications with my health. I met my husband, Peter, in 1979 and we’ve been together for 46 years and counting!

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  • How to Help a Friend Who Might Be Struggling

    Let this play if you’d like company while reading. You don’t need to be a therapist to make a difference. Sometimes just showing up for your friend is enough. Here are some ways you can help: Notice the small changesIf your friend seems quieter, angrier, or more distant than usual, don’t brush it off. Those…

  • The Numbers Behind the Struggle

    Let this play if you’d like company while reading. The challenges young men face today are not just individual stories — they show up in global data, revealing trends that cannot be ignored. Mental Health – Suicide is a leading cause of death among young men worldwide.– Rates of depression and anxiety are rising faster…

  • Resources & Hotlines

    Let this play if you’d like company while reading. When things feel heavy, you don’t have to face it alone. Reaching out takes courage — and it can save lives. Here are trusted places to turn: CanadaTalk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7)Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 | Text 686868 | Live chat available (24/7) United States988 Suicide…